Panther Proclamation
Week of March 1, 2021
Kyle Elementary School
Linda Garcia, Assistant Principal (linda.garcia@hayscisd.net)
Judith Martinez, Counselor (judith.martinez@hayscisd.net)
Kristal Mathews, Nurse kristal.mathews@hayscisd.net
Attendance kesattendance@hayscisd.net
Front Office Hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Student Day: 7:30 am-3:15 pm
Campus closed to visitors
Please call (512) 268-3311 for assistance
Email: karen.lucita@hayscisd.net
Website: https://www.hayscisd.net/Domain/16
Location: 500 W. Blanco Street, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-3311
Facebook: facebook.com/KyleElementarySchool
Twitter: @kespanthers
Campus Vision
At Kyle Elementary, we believe building relationships in a safe environment encourages student engagement, impacts campus morale, and inspires student achievement.
From Mrs. Lucita
Dear KES Families,
This week we are celebrating reading! House points for all who participate! Monday is the 100th day of school. We are 100 days smarter and thankful for our KES Panthers! Let's celebrate all we have accomplished the last 100 days!
We will have an asynchronous day on Friday, March 12th. This means ALL students will participate in virtual learning on their own. If you need your child on campus that day, complete the Family Intention form by Friday, March 5th at 3:00 pm. Remember students on campus are not with teachers, they are with other staff members and will be working on their device that day. Link to Family Intention Form
Please continue to be watchful of you and your children for COVID symptoms. As we saw during the weeks after Thanksgiving, there was an increase of COVID positive cases. We will continue with hand washing, sanitizing, and the wearing of face masks to help limit the spread of COVID. If you have any symptoms, please stay home and get tested. Remember to email Nurse Kristal Mathews at kristal.mathews@hayscisd.net if any one in the household or your child have symptoms or are tested.
In Partnership,
Karen Lucita, Principal
#KyleESRocks! #PanthasticYear
Be Good. Be Kind. Love Others.
Week 3/1-3/5
House Highlight: Green
Week 3/1-3/5 - Read Across America
(House Points for all virtual and in person learners and staff who participate)
3/1
- On Campus Virtual Learning for 3/12 form OPENS
- 100th Day of School: We are 100 days smarter! Wear your HOUSE shirt or HOUSE colors!
3/2
- Thinking Tuesday: Reading is thinking! Put on your thinking caps today while you wear your favorite hat!
3/3
- Wacky Wednesday: Books can be unique, just like you! Wear funny socks to show us your silly side!
3/4
- Thoughtful Panthers Thursday: Panthers love to read and be part of the Kindness team - Wear a KES shirt or your favorite team shirt
3/5
On Campus Virtual Learning for 3/12 form due
Dream BIG Friday: You can be anything and books can take you anywhere! Wears your PJ's as you work towards your DREAMS!
March 1-5, 2021
HEB Texas Loves Teachers Tour!
PLEASE GO VOTE - DAILY IF YOU CAN! HEB's Texas Loves Teachers Tour!
HEB will visit 50 schools to give away HEB gift cards and host an appreciation event that includes treats, cash prizes and more! Take 1 min. each day for the next 2 weeks to VOTE FOR Kyle Elementary School!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Did you know when you fill out the meal application, it could help our school? The completed applications help us qualify for additional funds.
We use these funds for staff positions and student materials.
We ask that EVERYONE please complete the application. Meal Application Web Site
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Families - Spring STAAR Parent Meeting
If you have questions about spring testing for grades 3rd, -12th. Please join the district virtual meeting which will be held on March 2nd @ 5:15 pm. See below for details.
Parents/Guardians,
We wanted to remind you of the upcoming STAAR/EOC/TELPAS Info Session for Parents on March 2nd from 5:30-6:30 hosted by our C&I Department.
Please refer to the document linked HERE for more information. At 5:15 on March 2nd, that document will be updated with a YouTube Live link that will direct you to the parent meeting. Questions can still be asked prior to the meeting by complete this FORM. The meeting will also be available to our Spanish speaking families HERE.
Thank you for your support.
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Estimados Padres de familia/Tutores:
Deseamos recordarles de la próxima sesión informativa para padres de familia el martes 2 de marzo de 5:30 a 6: 30 pm. donde trataremos sobre los próximos exámenes STAAR / Fin de Cursos (EOC) / y TELPAS.
Consulte el documento que se enlaza AQUÍ para obtener más información. A las 5:15 pm del 2 de marzo, este documento se actualizará con un enlace a YouTube Live que lo dirigirá a la sesión de padres. Aún se pueden hacer preguntas previas a la sesión completando este FORMULARIO en inglés y español. La reunión también estará disponible en español para nuestras familias de habla hispana en el siguiente enlace: AQUÍ.
Gracias por tu apoyo.
Local Winter Storm Resources
YMCA Camps (Spring Break and Summer)
Spring Break Camp: March 15-19
· Locations: Buda (Hays), Cunningham, East Communities YMCA, Gullet, and Pioneer Crossing
· 7:15am (7am for Buda)-6:30pm
· Deadline to Register: March 7th
· Flyer and Image for Newsletters are attached
· For more info: www.austinymca.org/programs/spring-break-camp
SUMMER CAMP 2021 PREVIEW WEEK: March 1-5
Afterschool students will get a chance to explore some our fun Summer 2021 themes with activities such as Heiroglyphic Alphabet Names, Asteroid Relay Races, Growing a Plant, and Texas Cactus Art.
· Infant/Preschool(Infant-4), Theme Camp (5-12), and Sports Camp (8-13), Camp Moody (8-13)
· Registration Open Now: https://www.austinymca.org/camp
Notes from Nurse Mathews
If ANYONE in your household gets a test for COVID, please do the following:
● Keep all students home until you get results
● Notify the nurse at your students campus ASAP
● This applies to all your students on any/all campuses I will then track this and follow up with you to ensure when it is safe for your student to be back on campus.
Please note to return to campus you must speak with the school nurse. *PLEASE keep your student home if they, OR anyone in the household is having COVID-like symptoms such as: Change in baseline of how you feel “normally”
Loss of taste or smell,
Fever, headache
Muscle aches/cramping,
Fatigue
Sore throat
Dry cough
Congestion
Nausea and or vomiting
Diarrhea.
Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns.
Thank you and be safe and well!
Kristal Mathews, RN KES Nurse
512-268-4488 (Direct line to nurse office)
Houses in Order of Points!
CONGRATULATIONS to the BLUE House for the highest points for the 1st Semester!
Color (Name, Animal, Character Trait, Mindset)
Blue House (Sollicitus, Dolphin, Diligent, Passion First)
Green House (Constantia, Bear, Perseverance, Everything is Possible)
Red House (Probitas, Eagle, Integrity, 100% Accountable)
Yellow House (Alere, Wolf, Caring, Live to Give)
Gray House (Fortitudo, Elk, Courage, The Time is Now)
Purple House (Unitatis, Horse, Unity, We are Connected)
Orange House (Adgenius, Lion, Loyalty, Attitude of Gratitude)
House SPOTLIGHT Week - FB Announcements
Red Week of 1/25/21
Orange Week of 2/1/21
Yellow Week of 2/8/21
None Week of 2/15/21
None Week of 2/22/21
Green Week of 3/1/21
Blue Week of 3/8/21
Purple Week of 3/22/21
Gray Week of 3/29/21
From Coach Cat!
Hi Panther parents! We are excited to announce that we are starting Marathon Kids as part of our PE program!! This is a free program that will encourage you and your student to get active and have fun running together. Our goal is to run the distance of 2 or more full marathons this year, and with your help I know we can crush this goal! Please click on the following link to register in order to track your students’ progress and to log mileage run at home. We will begin running this week.
Sign Up link: http://app.marathonkids.org/club-profile/2841/enroll/true
The sign up link and dashboard to track progress does not seem compatible with some phones and devices, so if you are having trouble, try it on a computer.
If you have any questions,
please email Carolyn.ramirez-jobson@hayscisd.net or
call 512-268-3311 ext. 47574
Coach Cat (Carolyn Ramirez-Jobson)
KES Admin Team
Ms. Martinez - KES School Counselor
KES PTA News
PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
JOIN KES PTA!
https://txpta.secure.force.com/JoinPTA/
Choose District: Hays CISD
PTA: Kyle Elementary School
** Membership helps our students and teachers! Thank you in advance for joining!!
We need your help to make this year a success. Please contact Kathy Martinez @ kesptakathy@gmail.com
- Hospitality Provides back to school and Teacher Appreciation events. Coordinating food/item donations; securing volunteers to serve/clean up.
- Volunteer Coordinator Recruit and coordinate KES parent/guardian and community involvement.
- Parliamentarian Will advise the presiding officer on parliamentary procedure.
Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated!
BUS RIDERS - SMART Tags -
PLEASE make sure your students SMART TAG lanyard is on their backpack.
Interested in Being a Guest (Substitute) Teacher for the 20-21 school year?
To apply go to: www.hayscisd.net/applynewsub
For more information visit: www.hayscisd.net/subinfo
Primary Purpose:
A substitute "guest" teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Minimum 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university required
OR
An honorable military discharge from full active duty in Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard;
OR
Holds standard Texas certification
KES Cafeteria
SNACKS available for purchase
Chips, Gold Fish and Cheez its
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. in Cafeteria and Kimbro
Cookies
Wednesday in Cafeteria and Kimbro
ICE CREAM
Monday/Tuesday - Students who eat in the cafeteria (PK, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades)
Thursday/Friday - Students who eat in the Kimbro (KG, 1st, 5th Grades)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and KES Houses
At KES we use a school wide House System. Each staff and student is a member of a House that represents a 7 Mindset and Character Trait. All new students and staff will learn which house they will join during the 1st week of school!
Each month we will focus on a Mindset and Character Trait.
September = Introduction and Review of 7 Mindsets
October = 100% Accountable
November = Attitude of Gratitude
December = Live to Give
January = Everything is Possible
February = Passion First
March = We are Connected
April = The Time is Now
May/June = Review 7 Mindsets
If you wish to purchase House shirts, please use the following link. All new to KES students will receive a House shirt.
Need KES Apparel?
Other ways to contact them
The Block Screen Printing
Future Happenings!
(All Dates are Subject to Change)
Week 3/8-3/12
3/12
Asynchronous learning (Virtual learning for all students)
Last Day for Kids Heart Challenge - American Heart Association
Week 3/15-3/19
- Spring Break!
Week 3/22-3/26
3/22
- 4th nine Weeks Instructional Commitment Form due in Parent Portal
4/5
- On Campus Virtual Learning for 4/16 form OPENS
4/9
On Campus Virtual Learning for 4/16 form due
4/16
Asynchronous learning (Virtual learning for all students)
5/3
- On Campus Virtual Learning for 5/14 form OPENS
5/7
On Campus Virtual Learning for 5/14 form due
5/14
Asynchronous learning (Virtual learning for all students)